Located in York, Skelton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Skelton Primary School currently has around 101 pupils on roll, which is about 72% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.5% boys and 54.5% girls. Around 26.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brecksfield, York, YO30 1YB |
| Website: | https://ske.hlt.academy/ |
| Telephone: | 01904806285 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | York |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Corinne Naylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 146997 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 140 |
| Number of Pupils: | 101 |
| Number of Boys: | 46 |
| Number of Girls: | 55 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.10% | 90 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 4 |
| African | 2.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton Primary School Brecksfield , Skelton YO30 1YB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelton Primary School Brecksfield , Skelton YO30 1YB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton with Rawcliffe Federation: Infant School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton With Rawcliffe Primary School Eastholme Drive , Rawcliffe YO30 5TA | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Church of England Voluntary Aided School, York Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PQ | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Church of England Academy Millfield Lane , Nether Poppleton YO26 6PA | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.